Masters of Impressionism on display in Florence

From July 11 to September 28, Palazzo Strozzi hosts an exhibition dedicated to the great masters of Impressionism: over sixty paintings on display, an exciting journey to discover the secrets of this particular painting technique through masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Gauguin.

The exhibition tries to analyze the way the Impressionist artists have revolutionized the way we conceive the light and colors, with different expressive languages which have yet in common the same strong visual impact offered by canvases. An opportunity really interesting during a vacation in one of the cosy hotel in Florence.

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St. John's Day

On June 24, Florence celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron of the city, a day rich of interesting and involving events for both tourists and for the Florentines. Among the most fascinating folk events in Florence, this appointment also offers the tournament of "soccer in livery”, a competition that has its roots in the Medicean Age and that today takes place every year in Piazza Santa Croce, the day of St. John, among the four districts of the historic town: players of the district of S. Spirito form the team of "Whites", those of S. Maria Novella the "Reds", those of S. Croce the "Azures" and those of S. John the "Greens".

The event is preceded by a historic parade through the streets of the city and ends in the evening with the fireworks "i fochi".

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Firenze, Cradle of Renaissance

Is starting tomorrow the evocative exhibition "The origins of Renaissance", dedicated to research the roots of that artistic and cultural phenomenon of the fifteenth century that has deeply marked the history of Florence, Italy and the all the world, promoting a renewed interest on the humanities and for the Fine Arts.

The event, which will end next November 30, is patterned along a route very particular: it involves some locations immersed in the wonderful and green scenery of the Mugello (as San Piero a Sieve, Borgo San Lorenzo, Scarperia and Vicchio), which were among the first to witness the rebirth of culture after the obscurantism (real or assumed such) of the Middle Ages.

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Florence's Amico Museo

Also this year the traditional initiative "Amico Museo" (Friend Museum) is going to renew: from May 3 through 18 will be made available to the public several opportunities to live, in a really striking way, the immense and extraordinary artistic heritage preserved in museums in Florence and province.

The event is organized into several sections, based on the themes proposed by the museums themselves: depending on the chosen theme, it will therefore be possible to visit some museums at night, some sites usually not easy accessibility will be opened , it will be possible to take advantage of special pathways dedicated to children or families.

For the full programme of the event click here.

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Routes Out of the Old Town of Florence

The arrival of spring season provides the opportunity to take advantage of more opportunities to satisfy the desire of fun in Florence.

An excursion towards the wonders located just outside the old town, allows you to discover a new face of the city, a route that departs from the traditional tourist sites related to art and offers evocative images of the environment and territory of Tuscany. The areas near Florence host in fact some of the most beautiful villas in Italy, as Villa di Castello, the Villa Petraia, Villa La Capponcina, Villa Gamberaia and many others treasures.

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Florence Music of Easter

Also this year the celebrations of Easter in Florence will be enriched by a series of events of great intensity, especially regarding the music with the opportunity to attend many concerts that can offer strong emotions. It is a must for live Florence accompanied by the notes of musicians and orchestras internationally prestigious, characterized by a vast and varied repertoire that can satisfy listeners from all over the world.

For more information regarding schedules of concerts, go to the website www.firenzeturismo.it, full of tips on the best way to spend the Easter holidays in Florence.

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Chinese Renaissance in Florence

Palazzo Strozzi, one of the most striking Florence buildings, exhibits masterpieces of Chinese Renaissance, with works seen for the first time in Europe. Up to June 8th, daily from 9 am to 8 pm, is possible to admire the splendor of the paintings and jewelry of ancient China in the exhibition "China: the court of emperors".

The period under review is that of the Chinese Golden Age (25-907 AD), in which China was the scene of international trade and a remarkable cultural openness, while the Buddhist religion put deep roots in society inspiring artists of every discipline.

Info: www.palazzostrozzi.org

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